This race was selected to be part of CARA’s 2013 competitive circuit of races, named the RUNNERS’ CHOICE CIRCUIT. CARA members can compete on this Circuit for year-end Overall, Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena (weight) and Club awards.

This race is a CARA CERTIFIED RACE. It has agreed to adhere to and uphold CARA’s Best Practices Guidelines. These Guidelines embody the highest standards for quality, safety and comfort for participants in a road race.

The CARA Youth Circuit is an opportunity for younger runners to be introduced to the sport and have fun competing against kids their own age.

The Youth Circuit is open to children through age 12 and is comprised of races with age-appropriate distances. Children 13 and older can compete on the CARA Runners' Choice Circuit.

The Race That's Good For Life is excited to be donating its proceeds to the Collaboration for Early Childhood charity.

The focus of Collaboration for Early Childhood is to provide support for learning and development for Oak Park’s pre-kindergarten children. Research has shown that shown that high-quality early learning environments coupled with support for at-risk families lead to: Lower rates of participation in special education, lower rates of involvement with the criminal justice system, higher rates of high school graduation and higher incomes and rates of home ownership.